Politics News in English
Latest politics headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Trump reports death of Iranian leader Khamenei
U.S. President Donald Trump announced the death of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei via Truth Social. The report states that the president confirmed the death of the religious leader on h...
Attack on Iran could further drive up already high fuel prices
Recent violence in the Middle East threatens to disrupt global crude oil supplies, potentially leading to a significant increase in prices. In the Netherlands, this situation could result in even high...
Trump: Large part of Iranian leadership killed
President Donald Trump stated in a phone interview with ABC News that a significant portion of Iran's leadership was killed during joint military strikes by the United States and Israel. He characteri...
State pension plan seems like a lightning rod
Labor unions are questioning whether the Dutch cabinet's long-term AOW pension plan is a political distraction from other immediate budget cuts. Reporter Hans van Soest highlights concerns that focusi...
Why ministers cheered when Mona Keijzer broke away
Dutch labor unions are questioning whether a government pension plan is a strategic distraction from other budget cuts currently being implemented. Political reporter Hans van Soest examines the impli...
Iran regime supporters take to the streets in Tehran
On Saturday, supporters of the Iranian regime held a demonstration in the capital city of Tehran. Participants rode through the streets on motorcycles while waving Iranian flags and playing music.
'Voting rights alone are not enough', Conny Braam looks back on her activist past in new memoirs
Author Conny Braam reflects on her career as an anti-apartheid activist in her new book, 'Memoires van een activiste.' The memoir details her experiences leading the Anti-Apartheid Movement Netherland...
Box 3 saga continues: search for a fair wealth tax
The Dutch government is revising its wealth tax system, known as 'box 3', following significant criticism and legal challenges. While the House of Representatives aims to establish a fairer taxation m...
Travel advice tightened for five more countries near Iran
The Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs has updated the travel advice for Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait, and Qatar to orange due to increasing regional tensions. This change indicates that travel to these cou...
Cable car over the IJ seems far off; more and more global cities already have one
The Amsterdam city council has voted against a long-standing proposal for a cable car over the IJ river, citing concerns that it would attract too many tourists rather than serving local commuters. Wh...
Red Crescent: Over 200 killed in attacks on Iran
According to the Red Crescent, over 200 people have been killed and nearly 750 injured following American and Israeli attacks across 24 Iranian provinces. Iranian media reports that the casualties occ...
Von der Leyen: Europe condemns Iran's unjust attacks
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has strongly condemned recent Iranian attacks, specifically citing those targeting the United Arab Emirates. She described the strikes as a flagrant ...
Israel: about 200 aircraft deployed in historically large attack
Israel announced the deployment of approximately 200 fighter jets in a large-scale military operation against Iran. The attack targeted hundreds of military objectives across the country almost simult...
Jordan reports interception of thirteen ballistic missiles
The Jordanian armed forces announced that they have intercepted thirteen ballistic missiles since Saturday morning. No casualties were reported, although the attacks caused some material damage.
Hezbollah supports Iran but pledges no military support
Hezbollah has expressed solidarity with its ally Iran following recent attacks, warning that escalating tensions could lead to serious consequences for the entire region. The Lebanese group stopped sh...
Extra NOS news bulletins on Iran this Sunday morning
The Dutch public broadcaster NOS will air extra five-minute news bulletins every hour on Sunday morning. These broadcasts are scheduled to provide updates on the ongoing developments in and around Ira...
British fighter jets take part in Middle East operations
British fighter jets participated in coordinated defensive operations in the Middle East on Saturday to protect British personnel and allies. Prime Minister Keir Starmer stated the mission was intende...
Travel warning for Iraq, Israel, Lebanon and Palestinian territories
The Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued a red travel advisory for Iraq, Israel, Lebanon, and the Palestinian territories due to extreme safety risks. Citizens are strongly advised not to trav...
Trump: freedom for Iran is the goal of the operation
U.S. President Donald Trump stated that his primary objective regarding Iran is to secure freedom for the Iranian people. He expressed this goal during an interview with The Washington Post.
Malieveld gathering turns into celebration over possible death of Khamenei
A demonstration against the Iranian regime at the Malieveld in The Hague turned into a celebration on Saturday following reports that Ayatollah Ali Khamenei may have been killed in Israeli and US atta...
A coffee with Ozan Turkdogan (Anti-Racist Muslim Party): Activism is being a pain in the ass to others
Ozan Turkdogan, leader of the Anti-Racist Muslim Party, outlined his party's goals for the upcoming municipal elections in Amsterdam, including increasing the visibility of Islamic history and severin...
Israeli media: Increasing signs Khamenei has been killed
Israeli media reports suggest that Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei may have been killed during recent Israeli and U.S. airstrikes on Saturday. While anonymous sources claim there are inc...
Pro-Iranian militia in Iraq says it will target US bases
The pro-Iranian militia Kataeb Hezbollah has announced plans to target U.S. bases in Iraq following airstrikes on its positions. Official Iraqi sources report that the attacks resulted in two deaths a...
Democrats warn of wider conflict after attack on Iran
US Democrats have expressed concern over the Trump administration's military actions against Iran, warning of a potential large-scale conflict in the Middle East. The opposition fears that the United ...
CIDI: Attack on Iran is continuation of existential struggle
Naomi Mestrum, director of the Center for Information and Documentation Israel (CIDI), stated that the Israeli-American attack on Iran was anticipated following weeks of high alert. She described the ...
Iranians in the Netherlands follow attacks closely: 'People cheer but I hear their voices trembling with fear'
Iranians residing in the Netherlands have reacted with a mix of hope and anxiety following Israeli and American strikes on Iran this past Saturday. While some individuals see the military action as a ...
Yara is only 17 but eager to join the city council. A massive banner draws votes: 'My classmates aren't really into politics yet'
Seventeen-year-old Yara den Haan is running for a seat on the Heemskerk municipal council as a candidate for the Hart voor Heemskerk party. Despite being too young to vote herself, she aims to become ...
Iranian protest against regime at Malieveld Saturday afternoon
On Saturday afternoon, Iranians are demonstrating at the Malieveld in The Hague against their country's regime and recent military actions by Israel and the United States. Protesters seek to highlight...
KLM avoids Middle East airspace Saturday, Sunday still unknown
KLM has suspended flights over Middle Eastern airspace and cancelled several routes to cities such as Tel Aviv and Dubai as a precaution following attacks on Iran. The airline is currently monitoring ...
French President and Spanish Prime Minister condemn Iranian escalation
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and the French President have condemned unilateral military actions by the United States and Israel regarding Iran. Sánchez characterized these actions as an esc...